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Sesamin
Draft safety and evidence monograph for Sesamin.
Food sources
- ごま
Supported / unsupported claims
✓ Supported
Sesamin has a reported nutritional or physiological role.
Sources: hfnet-safety, mhlw-dri-2025 · Snapshots: hfnet-2026-07, mhlw-dri-2025-snapshot✕ Unsupported
Sesamin is not established as treating or preventing disease.
Sources: hfnet-safety · Snapshots: hfnet-2026-07Japanese reference amounts
- Japanese population (age/sex specific): Use the applicable DRI table; show not established where applicable.
Studied amounts
- Only reviewed study amounts with population, form and duration
Upper limits
- Check Japanese DRIs; no established UL does not mean unlimited safety
Interactions
- Consult a clinician for medicines, pregnancy/breastfeeding or conditions
Forms
- sesame extract
Safety
- Check HFNet and official alerts; avoid excessive intake
Sources and review
HFNet safety and effectiveness ingredient database
Dietary Reference Intakes for Japanese (2025)
SapuriApuri editorial team (pre-publication review pending) · 2026-07-29